QWL INTRODUCTION:

“Quality of work life is a process (QWL) of work organizations which enables its members at all levels
to participate actively and efficiently in shaping the organization’s environment, methods and
outcomes.

Quality of Work-Life is a value based process, which is aimed towards meeting the twin goals of
enhanced effectiveness of the organization and improved quality of life at work for the employees.”

Quality of Work-Life is a generic phrase that covers a person’s feelings about every dimension of work
including economic rewards and benefits, security, working conditions, organizational and
interpersonal relationships and its intrinsic meaning in a person’s life.

Principles of QWL
1. Principle of Security:

The changing workforce of knowledge workers expects more than just money from their work life.

Job Security is at the top of their list. The modern era is rapidly becoming an era of dual income workers where both
the spouses are working. Such workers need more flexibility in certain areas such as working hours, leaves,
compensation, etc. A worker who is free from the fear of loss of employment contributes more value o an
organization.

2. Principle of Equity:

In law, the principle of equity states that there should be no distinction or discriminates among the owners,
management and workers. There should be a fair reward for all of them. The profit of the business should be shared
between the owners and employees in the ratio of contribution made by each one of them.

3. Principle of Individuality:

Individuality refers to freedom and antonomy allowed to workers in deciding their own pace of work, methodology
and designing of sequence of operations of the job. Thus, principle of individuality lays down that every individual
employee should be motivated to make use of his existing capabilities and also encouraged to develop his competence
to the maximum level.

4. Principle of Democracy:

This principle implies that there should a democratic environment at the work place. The employers should enjoy
certain rights such as right to personal privacy, freedom of speech etc. Workers’ participation in management is an
indication of democratic set up of an organisation.

Factors affecting Quality of working life:

Motivation experts believe that money is still an important motive, which makes people work on the job. However,
people also want to see fairness and adequacy in their pay rewards. Equal pay for equal work and pay that is linked to
responsibil-ity; skill, performance and individual accomplishment are viewed with great importance.
(ii) Safe and Healthy Working Conditions:

An organization must create working conditions that are physically and psychologically safe for its worker. The
emergence of ergonomics in the 1950s has significantly improved equipment design and plant layout to enhance the
physical as well as psychological comfort and safety of the workers.

(iii) Immediate Opportunity to Use and Develop Human Capaci-ties:

An organization must be responsible for the growth and develop-ment of its workers. This involves training, skill,
development, recogni-tion and promotion. Work assignments should be made challenging enough to expand skills,
abilities and knowledge. They should create a positive effect on self-esteem, autonomy, involvement and motivation.

(iv) Future Opportunity for Continued Growth and Security:

There must be employment, which provides for continual growth in job and income security. Opportunities for
training and advancement should be considered.

(v) Social Integration in the Work Organization:

The work envi­ronment should provide opportunities for preserving an employee’s per­sonal identity and self-esteem
through freedom for prejudice, a sense of community, interpersonal openness and the absence of satisfaction in the
organization.

(vi)Constitutionalism in the Work Organization:

There should be the right to personal-privacy, free speech and equitable treatment in the work place.

(vii) Work and Total Life Space:

A person’s work should not over-balance his life. Ideally, work schedules, career demand and travel re-quirements
should not take up too much of his leisure and family life.

(viii) Social Relevance of Work Life:

The standing of an organiza­tion in society can influence an employee’s value of his work and career. Does the worker
perceive the organization to be socially responsible in its products, waste disposal, marketing techniques, and
employment practices and so forth.

KARMA DEFINITION AND INTRODUCTION:

What exactly is karma?

The true definition of karma can vary depending on who you ask. Some people adhere to the traditional meaning
grounded in Eastern religions, while others interpret it from more of a Western view of good and bad. As a result, this
can lead to different views on how karma applies to life.

However, many experts like to look at karma as more than just “good” or “bad.”

KARMA basically means whatever we put back in the universe whether it is good or bad, the same kind of return we
will get back from the universe.
What are the 12 laws of karma?

Everything is energy, including your thoughts and emotions, which are energy in motion. So, in essence, everything
you do create a corresponding energy that comes back to you in some form, Patel explains.

“Simply, everything you do creates either a positive or negative consequence,” she says.

Using karma as a set of powerful guidelines for your life can incentivize you to be more mindful of your thoughts,
actions, and deeds before you make decisions.

With that in mind, think of the laws of karma as guidelines to follow as you go through daily life. The 12 laws of karma
can help you understand how karma really works and how to create good karma in your life.

Let’s look at each of these laws in more detail.

1. The great law or the law of cause and effect

When most people talk about karma, they’re likely referring to the great law of cause and effect, Patel says.

According to this law, whatever thoughts or energy you put out, you get back — good or bad. In order to get what you
want, you have to embody and be worthy of those things. It’s the concept of what you reap, you sow.

“For example, if you want love in your life, be loving to yourself,” she says.

2. The law of creation

The law of creation underscores the importance that life doesn’t just happen to us. To make things happen in your life,
you need to take action, instead of waiting for something to magically come your way.

“You are the co-creator of making what you want, based on your intentions,” Patel says.

She recommends asking yourself what you need to release so you can create space for the thing you desire to show
up.

Also consider how you can use your skills, talents, and strengths to create something that not only benefits you but
others, too.

3. The law of humility

According to Paul Harrison, creator of The Daily Meditation, the law of humility is based on the principle that you must
be humble enough to accept that your current reality is the result of your past actions.

For example, if you’re blaming your colleagues for your poor performance at work, Harrison says you must accept that
you created this reality by not performing as well as you could have.

4. The law of growth

Growth starts within us. To positively shape the world, you need to start with yourself. That’s because real change or
personal growth begins with what you have control over, which is yourself, not others.

The law of growth also looks at the things you can’t control and how you deal with accepting this fate. Ultimately, your
focus should be on you, not trying to control the people or things around you.
5. The law of responsibility

Alex Tran, a yoga instructor based in Seattle, Washington, says the law of responsibility is her favorite law to teach in
class.

“It’s a reminder that you own what happens to you in life. It’s a great reminder that what happens to you is because of
you. This eliminates the opportunity for you to look outward to find the cause of your problems,” Tran explains.

She likes to use this to describe the karma law of responsibility: “You are the product of the choices you make.”

6. The law of connection

This law is based on the principle that everything in your life, including your past, present, and future, are connected.

“Who you are today is the result of your previous actions,” Harrisons says.

And who you will be tomorrow will be the result of your actions today.

7. The law of focus

Focusing on too many things at once can slow you down and lead to frustration and negativity. That’s why the law of
focus encourages you to concentrate on one thing at a time.

“If you focus on higher values like love and peace, then you’re less likely to be distracted by heavy feelings of
resentment, greed, or anger,” Patel says.

8. The law of giving and hospitality

You must give to the things you believe in. This law helps you understand the importance of your actions, reflecting
your deeper beliefs.

For example, if you want to live in a peaceful world, you need to focus on cultivating peace for others, Harrison
explains.

9. The law of here and now

To experience peace of mind, you have to embrace the present. This can only happen when you let go of negative
thoughts or behaviors from your past.

If you get too focused on past events, you’ll keep reliving them. One exercise Patel recommends to get in touch with
the here and now is to get rooted into your senses.

“Look around the room you are in, focus your eyes on something, blink, and say ‘I am here,’” she says.

10. The law of change

According to this principle, history will continue to repeat itself until you learn from the experience and take steps to
do something differently to stop the cycle.

Change gives you a new path so that you can create a new future and a better version of yourself, free from the
patterns of the past.
11. The law of patience and reward

To generate change in the future, Harrison says we must be consistent in our karmic deeds today.

“It’s no good living healthily for one day and then sabotaging it in the next,” he says.

Be consistent in your goals, and they will come to fruition.

12. The law of significance and inspiration

We all play a part and have something to contribute to this world. What we share may sometimes seem small to us
but can make an enormous difference in someone else’s life.

Patel says the law of significance and inspiration is a great law to focus on when you need a motivational boost or
begin to feel like you don’t have a purpose or matter.

According to this law, every contribution you make will affect the world. You have been born with a specific gift,
mission, and purpose that only you can bring into the world with your uniqueness. Authentically sharing your skills and
gifts is why you’re here.